CHICKEN DOPIAZA

Chicken Dopiaza image

Provided by eatrealfood

Categories Curries

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
6 small onions, halved
3 bay leaves
8 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
3 dried red chilies
8 black peppercorns
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch ginger, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons ghee

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil and fry the halved onions until tender and translucent. Remove and keep aside.
Add the remaining oil and saute the bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, chilies and peppercorns.
When they crackle, add the chopped onions this time, together with the garlic and ginger, and saute for 3 minutes.
Add the ground spices and salt and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the water and tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes until sauce starts to thicken.
Add the chicken pieces and continue to cook for 12-15 minutes.
Add the reserved small halved onions and then cover and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until chicken has cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 383.4, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 11.1, Protein 26.9